Full Job Description
Are you an experienced Virtual Design and Construction Designer with a passion for BIM? Are you a creative, smart and driven individual that enjoys working with complex projects within a team environment? If this is you, we want YOU on our team!
You will be a part of highly creative and efficient multi-discipline BIM design team, tasked with designing challenging and complex projects with innovative solutions for Amazon owned Data Center facilities. You will provide support to our central engineering team through the preparation of federated BIM models and BIM data. You will influence Data Center design documents with: multi-disciplinary coordination; clash detection and resolution, constructability reviews; building code compliance; design optimization. You will produce and maintain coordinated BIM for our fleet of Data Centers.
Amazon's Data Centers are industry leading examples of innovation in the areas of space utilization, energy efficiency, and cost effectiveness. We are known for our speed to market and reliability. We are part of the team responsible for the design and operation of critical industry leading Data Center facilities. Our Design Team is on the forefront of creating and delivering the most innovative products to our customers, and are known for being a diverse and upbeat team that is changing the face of Cloud Computing. We continue to grow and are looking for individuals that can support our speed to market, enjoy a challenge, and have a desire for professional growth and continuous learning. Amazon's work environment is unique in every aspect and offers an exceptional opportunity for the right candidate. At Amazon we do highly support continued learning opportunities and focus on continued employee development.
Key job responsibilities
Daily responsibilities will include coordinating consolidated Templates insource and trades models of our Data Centers, and utilizing Revit and Navisworks to maintain our standards. You must be able to work independently and within a team environment to accomplish assigned tasks. This includes working with internal groups as well as external suppliers and consultants, manufacturers, vendors, and contractors.
Your duties will include:
* Be self-motivated and work within the BIM Design group as well as within other teams.
* Update and modify existing models, studies and construction documents as required.
* Assist with creating, maintaining, and enforcing BIM templates and standards.
* Audit project deliverables and monitor quality.
* Lead design coordination meetings with other trades for clash detection and resolution.
* Work on concurrent projects in multiple geographical locations.
* Assist the project team with information exchange processes between internal and external customers.
* Provide coordination support for information requests during construction phases.
* Recording and reporting of key metrics to management.
* Travel to Data Center sites for engineering evaluations and surveys as required. On average: once or twice a year.
* Be positive and always offer creative, out of the box solutions.
* Have fun and work hard.
A day in the life
As a designer, you will collaborate across disciplines and teams to refine data center designs. Your work includes creating detailed models, drawings, specifications, prototypes, and updating managers and leaders of changes to the building design. You engage in design discussions, review feedback from peers and collaborators, and adjust designs to ensure our data center solutions meet the highest standards of efficiency and quality.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with the design, construction, operation, or maintenance of mission critical facilities, especially data centers
- Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Construction Management, Engineering, or a related field
- 2+ years of experience with Autodesk Revit and BIM coordination, 3+ years of producing construction drawings for mission critical facilities
- Experience with Navisworks
- Experience with Autodesk Forma or ACC (Autodesk Construction Cloud)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of building codes and regulations for your region
- Knowledge of commercial or industrial power systems or mechanical systems
- Experience carrying design concepts through exploration, development, and into deployment or mass production
- Experience using a variety of web-based and other software tools for calculation and data processing
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life & AD&D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits.
USA, TX, Austin - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, VA, Herndon - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually
USA, WA, Seattle - 96,600.00 - 160,000.00 USD annually